Nick’s Twins Blog dissects an answer by the Twins general manager about Joe Mauer’s contract status:
And so, John rerouted. “Well, let me ask one question that’s not really about the contract,” he said. “If an extension doesn’t get done by spring training, do you feel comfortable going into next year with Mauer as a walk-away [...]
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Via Over The Baggy
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October 27, 2009
G. PERKINS (17
Starts)
xFIP | MLB
Rank
5.07
DNQ
BABIP | +/-
MLB Avg
.321
+7.0%
Runs
Support | +/- MLB Avg
4.40
-4.7%
GAME SCORES
Decisions
No-Decisions
Game Score
Greater Than 50:
5-1
1-0
Game Score
Less
Than 50:
...
Via Twins Territory
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October 25, 2009
An area that wasn't supposed to be in question this past season became a big one with injuries. With Scott Baker, Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey and a healthy Francisco Liriano, the rotation looked to be a strength for the Twins as they took the field in April. Baker got off to a slow start after an injury-filled spring, Slowey collected ten victories but missed the second half...
Via Bleacher Report
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October 26, 2009
The Minnesota Twins cannot afford to trade Joe Nathan. Period. Not now. Not later this offseason. Not at any point before next year’s trade deadline, if at all...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report
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October 27, 2009
The 2002 Minnesota Twins, revamped with young players, won their first division title in over a decade. The Twins gave their fans many reasons to cheer, including an appearance in the 2002 ALCS...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report
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October 25, 2009
Proving the theory that there is no off-season in baseball, the Arizona Fall, Venezuelan Winter, Mexican Winter, and Dominican Winter Leagues are already up and running, even before the World Series ends...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report
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October 26, 2009
Everyone is asking the the question: What to do with Joe Nathan?Opinions are fairly easy to come by. Trade him. Keep him. Sacrifice him to the baseball gods and hope they reincarnate him into a closer who can beat the Yankees...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via SoDo Mojo
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October 25, 2009
Once again, sorry for the lack of interesting content. All 3 of us are pretty busy right now, and for the time being there just isn’t anything interesting to cover. Anyway,
My American League MVP picks for the Baseball Blogger’s Alliance are as follows:
1. Joe Mauer, MIN
2. Ben Zobrist, TB
3. Derek Jeter, NYY
4. Evan Longoria, TB
5. [...]
Via Sports Blog Net
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October 26, 2009
*My pick
American League MVP *Joe Mauer: Had the most well rounded season playing the game’s toughest position.
Miguel Cabrera: A pure numbers guy who played up to par defensively as well.
Derek Jeter: Despite being surrounded by star power, still the glue to the Yanks posting the best regular season record. Adam Lind
Chone Figgins
Mark Teixeira
Kendry Morales
Evan Longoria
Bobby...
Via Bleacher Report
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October 24, 2009
With the Joe Mauer situation on the back-burner, the Twins now can turn their attention to which of their internal free agents they would like to retain for the next season...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Original Story:
http://baseballmusings.com/?p=43580
